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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.53, 152.33 and 43.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.53, 152.33 and 43.79 is: 65.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.53 : 152.33 = 43.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.53/152.33 = 43.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.53x = 152.33 × 43.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.53x = 6,670.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,670.53/101.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.70

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